Intramurals Program
Introduction
to the Intramurals Program
East Meadow Club's
Intramural Program provides children from 3.5 years old
and older the opportunity to play small-sided soccer games
against other children in a structured environment. Most games
take place at various locations in the East Meadow / Westbury
area. The program is open to all players - no residency
restrictions.
Information
for Players, Coaches, and Parents
.
Registration
information for the Intramurals program is on our
Registration
page.
Contacts for
the Intramural program are on this page, just below this section.
Game Schedules (Fall and Spring) are available from your
coach.
Quick Overview (Fall Season). Coaches contact players in
late August. Practices begin in late August or early September.
First game day is usually the 1st Saturday following the Labor Day
weekend. Dates for Team & Individual Pictures will be announced.
Quick Overview (Spring Season). Coaches contact players in
early March or mid March. Practices begin in late March or early
April. First game day is early April. Last game day is middle of
June. Games are Saturdays with usually one Sunday game
scheduled. (rainouts of Saturday games are rescheduled on Sundays)
Intramural Festival (Spring Season). Games are held at
Speno Park. The day is full of fun and surprises! The Festival is
usually held the 3rd weekend of June, and schedules are
distributed prior to the Festival. Get set for a great time!
U8 Festival
(Spring/Fall Season). Games are in a mini-tournament format,
full of fun and surprises! Schedules are distributed near the end
of the season. Get set for a great time!
Snack Stand. Be sure to visit the snack stand, located near
the tennis courts. There are a variety of items available,
including water, coffee, sodas, hot dogs, chips, candy bars, and
more! All of the proceeds benefit the the intramural program.
Enjoy a cup of coffee during the game, or a hot dog and a drink
after the game -- all to benefit programs for the kids! Thanks for
the support.
All Club Officers
and Administrators
.
Calendar
General
Information
Small Sided Games.
The East Meadow Soccer Club adopted the United States Youth
Soccer Association's (USYSA) Guidelines for Small Sided Games.
The reason for reducing the number of players on the field and
for reducing the size of the field is to provide the players
with more opportunities to kick the ball, score goals, and have
fun.
Objectives. The objectives of the
East Meadow Soccer Club program are to develop the individual
player, for the players to have fun, and for the players to desire
playing soccer in the future. In the Intramural program the score
is neither kept nor recorded. Learning and having fun should be
emphasized. Coaches and parents should not emphasize winning or
losing.
Training of Players. Structured,
age appropriate, team-based instructional sessions are offered in
our Developmental Program.
If You Sign Up.
If you sign up for the Intramural program, a coach will contact
you approximately three weeks before the season begins. The coach
will let you know when practices will be held and will let you
know your team's schedule for the year. |
